How far is Cicero, IL from Carpentersville, IL?

The driving distance from Cicero, IL to Carpentersville, IL is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.46 mi
00h 57m
Flight
32.13 mi
51.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.13 mi
Kilometers
51.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.46 mi
Kilometers
65.11 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carpentersville
Sat, Apr 11, 12:18 AM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Sat, Apr 11, 1:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-10T23:20
Arrive Carpentersville
Sat, Apr 11, 12:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cicero
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Cicero
20.2 mi
00h 28m
To Carpentersville
20.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
57°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cicero and Carpentersville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Carpentersville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Laramie Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Laramie Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Flournoy Street

    2653 ft · 55 sec · West Flournoy Street

  3. 3

    Continue on I 290 West

    876 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee

    14.5 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Higgins Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Meacham Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Meacham Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    2759 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 59

    2167 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto New Sutton Road

    1940 ft · 41 sec · New Sutton Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Higgins Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Higgins Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Kennedy Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Kennedy Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kennedy Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero and Carpentersville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 290 West
14.7 mi · 36%
Eisenhower Expressway
7.13 mi · 18%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6.69 mi · 17%
West Higgins Road
3.8 mi · 9%
South Kennedy Drive
1.91 mi · 5%
South Laramie Avenue
1.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 290 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee

14.5 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 28m from Cicero
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Cicero and Rain Showers near Carpentersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Carpentersville?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Cicero and 20.3 miles from Carpentersville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cicero and Rain Showers near Carpentersville.

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Itasca, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Itasca.

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Carpentersville. Straight-line distance: 32.13 mi (51.71 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Illinois

Population79,727
Coordinates41.8455900, -87.7539400
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Carpentersville

#2 Carpentersville

Village in Kane County, Illinois

Population36,940
Coordinates42.1211400, -88.2578600
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Cicero (-87.75394, 41.84559)
End: Carpentersville (-88.25786, 42.12114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and Carpentersville. The current time is 23:20:28.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.